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RNSG 1201Characteristics of an "ideal drug? - correct answer • Destroys the pathogen; but does not harm the host. • It is microbicidal rather; than micro biostatic and is relatively soluble • Remains potent long enough to act but; does not lead to antimicrobial resistance • Assists the host's defense; but does not cause allergies other infections • Readily delivered to the site of infection and is reasonably priced Properties of an "ideal drug"? - correct answer Effectivenes...

RNSG 1215 exam 1*American Nurses Association (ANA) roles of the professional nurse - correct answer Four broad goals: -to promote health -to prevent illness -to treat human responses to health or illness -to advocate for everyone Appropriate nursing interventions - correct answer -Implementing educational programs -Coordinating community resources -Patient/family teaching Care responsibilities - correct answer -Independent interventions -Patient teaching -Therapeutic communication;...

RNSG 1216 MidtermHealth-care Associated Infections (HAIs): - correct answer infection acquired while patient is receiving health care services Most common HAIs include: - correct answer Pneumonia GI Illnesses UTIs Bloodstream Infections Wound Infections Hand Hygiene is the single most important intervention to prevent ... - correct answer HAIs in the health care setting. Alcohol-based hygiene products (more/less) effective than soap. - correct answer more (reduce infections) When...

RNSG 1227 Exam 1self-awareness Being conscious of the internal aspects of one's nature, such as personality traits, beliefs, emotions, attitudes, and perceptions, and appreciating how your patterns affect other people. journal writing a safe way to bring out thoughts and feelings in order to work through them on paper Following a stressful day on the clinical unit, a nursing student gets in the car and starts to cry. What coping mechanism does this exemplify? a. distraction b....

RNSG 1251 Ch. 1 & 2CHAPTER 1 & 2 - correct answer CHAPTER 1 & 2 Maternity nursing focuses on... - correct answer Women & their infants & families during the childbearing cycle. Women's health nursing focuses on... The special physical, psychologic, & social needs of women throughout their life spans - correct answer The special physical, psychologic, & social needs of women throughout their life spans What affects women's health? - correct answer Race Age Violence ETC Childbirth...

RNSG 1300 Unit 1 Exam ReviewMeasurement of basic body function: Vital signs - correct answer Temperature plus respirations Blood pressure Pain assessment Temperature reflects the balance between - correct answer heat the body produces and heat loss from the body to the enviornment Pulse is the measurement of - correct answer heart rate and rhythm- it provides information about the circulatory status Respirations is the body's mechanism for - correct answer exchanging oxygen and car...

RNSG 1301 PharmacologyAdditive Effect (Response?) - correct answer 1+1=2 pharm drug interaction: The effect of two chemicals is equal to the sum of the effect of the two chemicals taken separately. This is usually due to the two chemicals acting on the body in the same way. Two drugs from a similar therapeutic class produce a combined summation response. This is used extensively when treating hypertension. A diuretic may be used to lower systolic blood pressure and a beta blocker may be added to...

RNSG 1301 Quiz 1 and 2 and Exam 1Chemicals are being tested in laboratory animals to assess their effectiveness as potential drugs. What phase of drug development is this? - correct answer Preclinical What effect is decreased hepatic blood flow likely to have on the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of an older adult? - correct answer Drug clearance is likely to be slower Using the nursing process in medication therapy ensures that - correct answer The patient receives their medication...

RNSG 1309: exam 1 Foundations of nursing, legal, ethicsPatient Centered Care & Professionalism - correct answer -administer quality care in a safe, prudent and knowledgeable manner -be responsible and accountable for yourself, patients, & peers Health Care Advocates - correct answer Groups that recognize the importance of the role quality professional nursing has on the nations health care &prepare professional workforce to meet health promotion, illness prevention, and complex care needs of...

RNSG 1324 Exam 2Acidosis is associated with _________kalemia - correct answer Hyperkalemia Alkalosis is associated with _________kalemia - correct answer Hypokalemia Compensation - correct answer Respiratory - More Sensitive - Kicks in faster seconds to minutes Renal - More Powerful - Takes longer to work - Several hours to days Metabolic Acidosis pH - correct answer < 7.35 Metabolic Acidosis HCO3 - correct answer < 22 Metabolic Acidosis Causes - correct answer Hypo-ventila...